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Chocolate Peppermint Muffins

Indulge your sweet tooth with these chocolate peppermint muffins, made with good-for-you ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup raw honey

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp. baking soda

  • 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

  • ½ tsp. pure peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

  2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

  3. Place chickpeas, eggs, honey, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and extract in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.

  4. Place batter in a medium bowl.

  5. Divide batter among 12 prepared muffin cups.

  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  7. Cool completely and enjoy!

Chicken Piccata

This healthier chicken piccata recipe is prepared in the classic style and topped with flavorful mushrooms, artichokes, and capers.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-oz.) each raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

  • 1 Tbsp. whole wheat flour

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup low-sodium, organic vegetable broth

  • 6 Tbsp. capers

  • 1 (14-oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, packed in water, drained

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add flour and seal. Shake to coat chicken.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add chicken, cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned.

  4. Add garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.

  5. Add lemon juice, broth, capers, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms; cook, turning chicken halfway through, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.